No injuries in three vehicle crash at Michigan/Waterworks corner
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault’s seat remains empty during the final vote on Bill 5.
Bill which fast tracks development of Dresden dump passes
June 4, 2025
The Conservatives controversial bill which speeds development of the York1 Environmental project is on its way to becoming law.
The government used its majority government to limit debate and force a vote on Bill 5 Wednesday afternoon. The bill passed with all the PC members present voting in favour of the bill. That includes Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey even though Lambton county opposed the legislation which removes the requirement for an Environmental Assessment of the construction and soil waste recycling facility on the county’s doorstep.
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault who represents Dresden, was not in the Legislature to cast a vote. The MPP was not present for any of the three readings of Bill 5.
In a social media post in mid-May told his constituents he was angry and disappointed by the move but his vote against his government’s legislation would not make a difference.
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No injuries in three vehicle crash at Michigan/Waterworks corner
September 10, 2026
The Independent There was a lot of damage but no injuries in an accident at the corner of Waterworks Road and Michigan Line Thursday. Sarnia Fire Rescue officials were called to a three-vehicle accident this morning at the corner. One person had to be extricated from their vehicle but only minor injuries were reported. Officials said the intersection remains closed
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Patients evacuated after gas leak at Petrolia hospital
September 10, 2026
Dawson Currie/For The Independent Patients at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia were evacuated for a gas leak Wednesday night. Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department was called to the hospital just before 8 pm for reports of a natural gas smell in the basement of the main building. Firefighters found hospital staff already working on evacuating patients from the Emergency Department
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OPP lay over 1,000 speeding charges Labour Day weekend
September 9, 2026
The Independent Over 1,000 speeding charges in southern Ontario during the Labour Day weekend. West Region OPP say officers targetted “The Big Four” bad driving behaviours; aggressive driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving and impaired driving which are the leading contributing factors to death and injury on Ontario’s highways. From Sept. 4 to 7, 1,004 speeding charges were
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Port Lambton 16Us win OBA title
September 9, 2026
The Port Lambton 16U Pirates were a perfect 5-0 at the Provincial Championship over Labour Day weekend. The Pirates defeated Simcoe team 11-6 to capture the gold. The 11-team tournament was originally scheduled to begin Thursday, but heavy rain left the diamonds in Petrolia, Courtright and Port Lambton too wet to play until Saturday. Port Lambton opened with a 13-5
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